Senior MEP Electrical Engineer

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise recognized for its end-to-end services in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms, and by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

The Role: Senior MEP Electrical Engineer

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior MEP Electrical Engineer to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in electrical construction supervision for building or infrastructure projects. The role focuses on overseeing electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating with various disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor electrical installation works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Oversee the installation of power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, lighting, emergency power, and low-current systems.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress, workmanship, and installation activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines to resolve site interface issues.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC 401/801), SEC standards, SASO, NFPA, and relevant authority regulations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, review RFIs, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Witness electrical testing and commissioning, including insulation resistance, earthing, and equipment testing.
• Oversee energization, system integration, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor and close out site observations, non-conformance reports, and snagging items.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and technical documentation to support project handover and the Defects Liability Period.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in electrical construction supervision within building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience supervising electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Previous experience working with engineering consultants or PMC organizations is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Saudi electrical codes, SEC standards, and international regulations.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or equivalent professional registration, as applicable.

Work Environment and Benefits

KEO fosters a supportive environment for professional development, offering internal global mobility and career advancement opportunities. The company supports employee well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. Employees can participate in community events such as sports days and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package, KEO provides access to policies including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs, and extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.